Chapter 56: Ah Li Orphanage
"Match Heaven" is the representative work of Taiwanese singer Xiong Tianping, released in 1997, for which he won the Best Lyricist Award in the Pop Music category at the 8th Golden Melody Awards, and became famous.
In terms of artistic conception and content, it is impossible not to be reminiscent of "The Little Match Girl", and it can even be inferred that the inspiration comes from this, after all, "The Little Match Girl" has already spread throughout Shijie, and presumably Xiong Tianping should have read it.
Jiang Li banged on the cups and bowls, felt it with his heart, tried his best to control the rhythm and sound, and combined it into a moving melody.
As if on a snowy night, walking through the silent streets, staggering forward, clutching a large match in his hand, this is the hope that can take him to heaven, this is Zuihou's "life-saving" straw.
It is not human lives that are saved, but the lives of hearts.
The heart is not dead, although my life stops, I will also go.
When-
When Jiang Li knocked down a note, there was silence in the room, but there was a lingering sound, in people's ears, whirling and lingering, endlessly.
It was late at night, the children were all asleep, Jiang Li was learning about the situation from the old dean, and the ripples curled up in his arms, as if asleep.
From the mouth of the old dean, Jiang Li learned that the orphanage was currently facing a crisis, and there was not enough follow-up financial support.
It turned out that the orphanage was mainly built by a local enterprise, which provided a lot of money every year, but unfortunately, at this time last year, the company closed down, and the orphanage could not bring other assistance, so it could only ask the government for helpγ
Watching the familiar faces disappear in front of him, the old dean's heart was like a knife, but his heart was powerless, and the orphanage was currently struggling to even maintain basic material needs, let alone other aspects of work.
The orphanage is now like the little girl walking barefoot on a snowy night, chasing the light of a warm match, not knowing where the future holds.
After hearing this, Jiang Li had already made a decision in his heart, and smiled gently: "I am willing to provide assistance." β
The old dean originally thought that Jiang Li was going to donate a small amount of money in his personal name to do his best, but he didn't expect it to be one million, a whole million, like a pie falling from the sky, which made people unbelievable.
At the same time, Jiang Li applied to the government to completely take over the orphanage, and will provide at least one million financial assistance every year, the government was overjoyed, and the work efficiency was surprisingly fast, the audit was completed on the same day, and a certificate was issued to commend it, and the head of the Welfare Section of the Civil Affairs Bureau also personally attended a small unveiling ceremony, and the orphanage was officially renamed "A Li Orphanage" and included in Jiang Li's name.
When the head of the welfare section left, he looked puzzled, because Jiang Li's face seemed a little familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was, how many years later, he couldn't help but sigh that there was an opportunity to get close to that person, but he missed it.
If you miss it, you don't have it.
Jiang Li made a rough arrangement for a million funds, in addition to meeting normal material needs, improving living conditions, and carrying out rehabilitation, he must also hire professional teachers to open educational courses, focusing on music and performing arts.
Zuihou is particularly important, because Jiang Li not only hopes that they can live happily, but also hopes that they can shine, only in this way can life be meaningful and worthwhile.
He had an idea in mind, but the time was not yet ripe.
"Mother-in-law, I'll leave everything to you, in a few days, I'll have someone bring a batch of equipment over, and you can receive it when the time comes. β
"Okay, Xiexie, don't worry, if you have time, you can come and see the children. β
The old dean looked at this young man with beautiful eyebrows, and he really couldn't imagine how the other party could have such great ability, but no matter what, the orphanage was saved, and the children had hope, which was better than anything else.
For this mysterious teenager, the old dean has nothing but gratitude.
Jiang Li was delayed in Chaocheng for two days, and finally it was time to leave for him, and the children of the orphanage had been sending him a few miles away before they reluctantly watched him leave.
Some of these children have cerebral palsy, some have disabilities, some have mental disabilities, but they all understand and will remember what this person means to them.
Jiang Li did not go back directly, but stayed in Luzhou for a while, meeting with the company's negotiators, who reported to him in detail the negotiation process between Asuka and a small record company in Luzhou, and asked him what to do next.
"The other party wants to exchange for Asuka's shares?"
"Yes, it is said that as long as it is based on the actual value of the company, otherwise you must contribute 1.5 times the capital to agree to the acquisition. β
Jiang Li's eyes sank slightly, and the fingers tapping on the table suddenly stopped, and said, "Help me make an appointment with that Yue Yanming." β
Yue Yanming is a capable man, who has passed the age of his establishment, wears gold-rimmed glasses, controls 45% of the company's equity, and is both chairman and general manager.
"Jiang Li's name in Su Province is like thunder, and it is really an honor to see it today. β
"Let Mr. Yue smile, please sit down, I'll get straight to the point, shares are impossible, Flying Bird does not have to buy your company, we have a lot of choice, no matter how bad it is, it is completely okay to open a house by yourself, after all, Flying Bird is no longer the Flying Bird that was on the verge of bankruptcy, as for the purchase price of 1.5 times, it is too high, it is also impossible, at most 1.1 times, that is, 11 million. β
"I have read the details of your company, with all due respect, except for your Yue Yanming's personal ability, I am not uncommon, if you have ambitions and want to make a big difference, then come to Flying Bird! I am willing to hire you as the deputy general manager of Flying Bird with an annual salary of one million, how about it?"
Yue Yanming's eyes lit up, the vice president with an annual salary of one million, this salary is definitely very high, you know, when his company is not good, he can't earn one million a year.
The most important thing is that Jiang Li's appreciation and attention between words make Yue Yanming feel like a thousand miles away from Bole, his eyes, his tone, full of indomitable courage and self-confidence, can you believe this young man who has repeatedly created miracles?
"Let's make a decision, Yue Yanming! We only have this chance to cooperate!"
Jiang Li let out a low cry like a hammer on Yue Yanming's heart, prompting the other party to make up his mind and say, "Zuihou, I still have a question. β
"You say. β
"Weishenme is the vice president, and the vice president is subject to the general manager, and it is difficult to make a big difference. β
"I appreciate your talent, it doesn't mean that you don't have to prove it, and, don't worry, it will give you enough space to show your skills, otherwise do you think I will hire a vice president as a vase with an annual salary of one million?
"Okay! Deal! It's enough for Asuka to invest 10 million in the acquisition, and I will convince other shareholders that this is the first thing that Yue Yanming will prove his ability to you!"
The hands of the two were clasped tightly, Yue Yanming, a top student from the School of Economics and Management of Huaqing University, started from scratch to get to this point, and finally gambled on the future, chose Flying Bird, and chose Jiangli!
The negotiator of Asuka Records saw that Jiang Li and Yue Yanming had met each other, so they convinced the shrewd and difficult other party and reached an agreement, and they couldn't help but admire.
Three days later, news came from Luzhou, the two sides formally signed an acquisition contract, Flying Bird invested 10 million to acquire the other company, the next day, Yue Yanming arrived in Jiangcheng, Jiangsu Province, as the deputy general manager of Flying Bird Records, the head of the Luzhou branch by the second largest shareholder of the original company.
On the same day, "Match Heaven" was officially released on the music network, which is another masterpiece of Jiang Li after the record "Don't Talk", which attracted widespread attention.
Winter is coming, and this song is perfect for listening.
"A pack of matches burns my heart, I can't stop myself in the cold night, the wind pierces my face and the snow cuts my mouth, how long can I walk with my feet, who will buy my matches, who will light all hopes, who will buy my loneliness, who will fulfill my call to homesickness. β
The voice turned sharply and quickly, like an unyielding heart that desperately wants to feel the warmth and realize the dream.
"Every time I light a match, I see hope and dreams, and I see my mother in heaven talking, she says you have to be brave, you have to be strong, don't be afraid, don't panic, so that you don't have to wander again...... Mommy takes you by the hand and comes home and sleeps in a paradise of warm flowers......"
It soon became clear that "Match Heaven" and "The Little Match Girl" had the same effect, and if the lyrics of "Mommy" were replaced by "Grandma", they were almost telling the same story.
There is reason to believe that the inspiration for "Match Heaven" is likely to come from "The Little Match Girl", so Jiang Li also got the nickname of "The Match Seller".
Looking at the author of "The Little Match Girl" is "Ah Li", and Jiang Li also has the word "Li", which can't help but make people think, is it the same person?
There were different opinions, Jiang Li did not make any positive response to this, Liu Qianqian finally couldn't help it, and went to Jiangcheng to find him to confirm in person.
Jiang Li didn't want to deceive Liu Qianqian, so he told the other party the truth, and at the same time told her not to disclose it for the time being, at least wait until after the beginning of spring.
"What are you doing?" Liu Qianqian said dissatisfiedly, "This is very valuable news. β
"It's still yours anyway, and you won't die if you wait. Jiang Li moved his nose, he just thought that this year was already sensational enough, it was better to precipitate it first, and then talk about it next year.
"That's okay, Ah Li, it's okay, it's absolutely not allowed to reveal this news before I report it, it's mine!"
"Mmmm, no, why do you call me 'Ah Li'?"
"Isn't that okay? Hehe, this title is your compensation for me, okay? β
In this regard, Jiang Li could only put on an expression of crying and laughing.